Ransomware Research

Poler Ransomware

Poler is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on October 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
Poler
First Seen
October 1, 2017

How Poler Ransomware Works

File Encryption Patterns

Poler modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:

File extensions added after encryption:

..poler

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

After encrypting files, Poler displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:

file@Please_Read_Me@.txt

Ransom message:

notes/@Please_Read_Me@.txt

Note locations:

Desktop
screenshot

Ransom message:

notes/img.jpg

Note locations:

Desktop

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with Poler ransomware:

  • Poler.exe
  • systemin.exe

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About This Analysis

This Poler ransomware analysis is part of Elastio's comprehensive ransomware detection database. Elastio provides advanced ransomware protection and recovery solutions, helping organizations defend against and recover from ransomware attacks like Poler.

Last updated: July 30, 2025

Poler Ransomware - Detectable by Elastio